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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 430.08 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 430.08 and 193.62 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 430.08 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/430.08 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 430.08 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 83,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.09/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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